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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1922

390 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 3 of 20

Fire at Cumnock

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 January 1922 · page 6

A serious fire occurred on the property of Mr. Russell Gibson, Bicton, Cumnock, at 9 30 p m. on Saturday evening last, whereby a…

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Mysterious Fires. Outbreaks at Grace's and Lassetter's

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 30 January 1922 · page 12

Two big fires helped the rising sun to illuminate Sydney on Friday morning. The furniture depository of…

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£700 Fire Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1922 · page 2

"Damage amounting to £700 was caused at the shop of R. James, Wickerworker, in Harris Street, Pyrmont by a fire at an early hour this…

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Fire Among Motors Damage £1500 SYDNEY

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 31 January 1922 · page 2

Damage amounting to £1500 was caused by a fire which occurred among about 60 motor bodies awaiting repairs at Propert's Motor…

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Bush Fires Around Dubbo Again. Dubbo

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 2

An extensive bush fire is raging on New Myton and Old Myton, at Bunglegumble. Whole paddocks have been devastated and 800 head of…

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Outbreaks of Fire

Leader · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 4

A fire broke out at the resident of Mr. Arthur Lawson, on Suturday evening, but, being discovered time, only one room was destroyed…

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A Garage Fire Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 2

Damage amounting to £1500 was caused by fire which occurred amongst sixty motor bodies awaiting repairs, in Propert's Motor Engineering Works…

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Fire at Leadville

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 February 1922 · page 12

A disastrous fire occurred at "Melrose," Leadville„ the property of Mr. Dennis Barton, last week, when a large shed containing a…

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Motor Garage Fire Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 2

A fire at Rushcutter's Say Garage last night caused damage to the ex-tent of £8000. Five motor busses were destroyed and a horse was…

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Fires Destruction at Parramatta Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 2

One of the biggest fires in the history of Parramatta took place to-day, when a four-storied building occupied by furniture, makers and…

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Fire at Kelsc

National Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 2

Last night a large shed containing about two tons of hay together with some fencing the property of Mr. Wally Thomas of William street,…

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Forbes Fire Heavy Damage Business Places Destroyed Forbes

National Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 2

One of the biggest fires for many years occurred at Forbes this morning. Two business promises in the centre of the town occupied by Adams…

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"No Mystery." Darling Point Fires Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 2

In connection with the mysterious fires at a Darling Point residence, Inspector Leary said to-day: "There are no ghosts, and there is no…

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Country Fires. Shops Destroyed at Forbes. Forbes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 February 1922 · page 10

A fire on Tuesday night gutted a store occupied by Adams and Hudson, and owned by T. L. Morgan. A shop next door, which was also…

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Fire at Gosling Creek

Leader · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at Gosting Creek, on the property of Mr. George Eslick, on Sunday afternoon when two stacks of hay containing…

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A Goulburn Fire Maliciously Started Goulburn

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 2

After hearing evidence in connection with a fire that occurred at a residence at East Goulburn on February 5, the Coroner found that the…

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Burnt Out

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 19

Mr. George fennamore, a returned soldier, had the misfortune of having his house and its contents completely burnt out, as a…

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Fire Brigade's Inquiry Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1922 · page 6

The inquiry into the allegations of victimisation in the Fire Brigade Service began to-day, but was adjourned until March 4, owing to the secretary…

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Fire Commissioners Elected

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 10

The result of the triennial elections of members of the Board of Fire Commissioners resulted in Mr. C. J. Baker being elected for…

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